Pepper Spray
There
are so many types of pepper spray
on the market today that it has become confusing for you to decide
which one to get. There are three basic chemical compounds that
compose these defensive sprays.
- CS
(Orthochlorobenzalmalonitrile)
- CN
(alphachloroacetaphenone)
- OC
(Oleoresin Capsicum)
The
first two, CS and CN, irritate the membrane tissues and cause stinging
and tearing. They can take from 5 to 30 seconds before they are
effective and may not work if someone is drunk, on drugs, psychotic,
or can't feel pain. The time delay and the fact that they may or
may not be effective, is enough to turn people away from the self
defense sprays. However, the remaining compound, OC, does not have
these limitations.
OC,
or Pepper Spray, is an inflammatory agent; not an
irritant. When someone is sprayed with OC pepper spray, the
person's eyes slam shut. Even if someone does manage to get their
eyes open, they won't be able to see because OC dilates the capillaries
and causes temporary blindness. Additionally, instant inflammation
of the breathing tissues restricts all but life suport breathing.
They double over coughing uncontrollably.
But I hear
about people who aren't affected by pepper spray?
What you have
heard about are the man made chemical compounds commonly referred
to as CS or CN. These are your tear gases. For example, military
personnel are subjected to similar chemicals in the course of their
training to simulate a chemical attack in a war time situation.
After repeated exposure, a resistance is built up so the "gas chamber,"
as it is called, does not affect them as much. And it's true that
some people are just not as affected as others are. Other law enforcement
personnel, martial artists, and yes, even determined criminals can
fight through the effects of CS or CN chemical sprays.
Chemical
Compounds that make up defensive sprays:
- CS
(Orthochlorobenzalmalonitrile)
- CN
(alphachloroacetaphenone)
- OC
(Oleoresin Capsicum)
Pepper
Spray, on the other hand, has the effect of putting a brick wall
in between the assailant and the sprayer. When someone gets a full
blast of OC pepper spray,
they stop what they are doing. They stop what they are thinking.
Even people previously mentioned that could withstand the effects
of tear gas, are very personally affected by OC pepper spray.
This includes people that are drunk, on drugs, or psychotic.
Ok,
so how do I decide which one to buy?
Once
it became known that OC is superior to CN and CS, many brands became
available with different concentrations, formulations, sizes, and
spray patterns. Choosing the right spray is a critical decision
if the spray ever has to be used in a self defense situation.
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Pepper Spray
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Brand Pepper Spray - 18%